Entries by Tim Spykstra

November 26, Gloriously Home!

I was writing in my journal early on the morning of November 26, giving thanks to the Father for my spiritual birthday. Recalling that Sunday night many years ago, I gave thanks to God for my mom who faithfully had us go to church morning and evening. And on that November 26th evening the Holy […]

Thanksgiving for our Living Hope

This season of the year can be difficult for many. Presently we have family and friends journeying through loss and suffering and Thanksgiving maybe filled with more lament than praise. As we are daily reminded through sources of media suffering abounds all around us from natural disasters, wars, and idols of destruction fueled by the […]

Hungry!

It’s that time of year again where food is a big deal with Thanksgiving are right around the corner and friends and family with gathering for a time of feasting and celebrating. Just saying the word “Thanksgiving” can trigger our minds with smells, tastes, of past memories that cause a hunger for what’s ahead. An […]

Carrying the Presence

A few weeks ago a blessing, or perhaps a better word would be miracle was carried on to the Oceans campus. Brian, a plumber from Michigan brought out a sump pump and other cool plumbing devices to help deal with the flooding issues on the property. I can’t tell you the joy and relief I […]